The Oscars, 15 things we want to see happen this year [Pictures]

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As much as I love the Oscars, things can get a bit predictable, from the often inane presenter banter to the "Oh my god! I won?!" speeches. We, the viewer, deserve more. We pay these actors' salaries (sort of)! So here are 15 things I'd like to see go down at Sunday's ceremony (8:30 p.m.; ABC). It's really not too much to ask. -- Jordan Bartel

As much as I love the Oscars, things can get a bit predictable, from the often inane presenter banter to the "Oh my god! I won?!" speeches. We, the viewer, deserve more. We pay these actors' salaries (sort of)! So here are 15 things I'd like to see go down at Sunday's ceremony (8:30 p.m.; ABC). It's really not too much to ask. -- Jordan Bartel (ABC)

Do not focus solely on Ben Affleck. Yes, Affleck was snubbed for directing "Argo" a fact cemented by him winning every single other directing award for the past month (I think he won the Westminster dog show, too). And while I'm sure cameramen will be itching to capture his reactions (to everything), let's pan to him four times at the most. Another demand: Shave the epic beard. It's the Oscars, Ben.

Do not focus solely on Ben Affleck. Yes, Affleck was snubbed for directing "Argo" a fact cemented by him winning every single other directing award for the past month (I think he won the Westminster dog show, too). And while I'm sure cameramen will be itching to capture his reactions (to everything), let's pan to him four times at the most. Another demand: Shave the epic beard. It's the Oscars, Ben. (Getty)